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Britney vs. Spears

2021-09-27 · 93 min · ★ 7.0

Documentary · Music

Journalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence.

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Directors
Erin Lee Carr
Production companies
Story Syndicate, Carr Lot Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Britney SpearsBritney SpearsSelf (archive footage)
Felicia CulottaFelicia CulottaSelf - Britney Spears' Former Assistant
Erin Lee CarrErin Lee CarrSelf - Filmmaker
Jenny EliscuJenny EliscuSelf - Journalist
Adnan GhalibSelf - Paparazzo (voice) (archive footage)
Tania BaronSelf - Former Backup Dancer
Jamie SpearsSelf - Britney's Father (archive footage)
Andrew GallerySelf - 'For the Record' Cinematographer
Sam LutfiSelf - Britney's Former Manager
Kevin FederlineKevin FederlineSelf - Britney's Former Husband (archive footage)

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